Garmin GPSMAP 3005C, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...GPSMAP 3005C Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...rint one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that an...

Page 3: ...rovides a unit overview and information that teaches you a basic working knowledge necessary to use the GPSMAP 3005C The Basic Operation section provides you with details and step by step instructions...

Page 4: ...Using Additional Map Data 9 Using the Map Pointer 10 Finding an Item 11 Creating and Using Waypoints 12 Creating Waypoints Using the ENTER MARK Key 12 Creating Waypoints Using the Map 13 Creating Way...

Page 5: ...nderstanding Position Reports 51 Review DSC Waypoint 51 Setting Up DSC 52 Using the NAV Key 52 Card Tab 53 Messages Tab 54 Viewing Detailed Message Information 54 Alarms Tab 55 System Alarms 55 Nav Na...

Page 6: ...d Removing the Data Card 85 Satellite Information 86 What is WAAS EGNOS 86 WAAS Capability 87 Digital Selective Calling DSC 87 What is DSC 87 LORAN TD System 89 Caring for the GPSMAP 3005C 90 Navigati...

Page 7: ...AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary e...

Page 8: ...o our Web site at http www garmin com prop65 Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage Use the GPSMAP 3005C only as a navigational aid Do...

Page 9: ...VIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview Connection ports Serial number tag Interface keys Soft keys PAGE QUIT ENTER MARK ADJ MENU DATA FCTN FIND CNFG NAV MOB Data card slot Slide the data card door in the...

Page 10: ...to mark your current location as a waypoint ADJ MENU Key Press and release to view options for a page Press and hold to open the Main Menu RANGE Keys Press to zoom in or out on the map ROCKER Key Pres...

Page 11: ...irectly below it Soft key options Status Bar At the top of each page the status bar provides current status information for connected devices and several of the MFD functions As additional devices are...

Page 12: ...Press and hold the POWER key until the unit turns on 2 When I Agree is highlighted on the Warning Page press ENTER to open the Map Page To turn off the GPSMAP 3005C Press and hold the POWER key until...

Page 13: ...lable on the GPS tab on the Main Menu To view the GPS tab information 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the GPS tab When viewing the GPS Info sub tab a sign...

Page 14: ...2 D or 3 D and a D appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected After the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites the Status eld shows either Ready for Navigati...

Page 15: ...Operation appears in the status bar at the top of each page To set up Simulator Mode Highlight the Setup button and press ENTER The Simulator Setup window appears The following options are available...

Page 16: ...gh a list Field the location on a page where data or an option can be entered and displayed Highlight a eld using the ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options Soft keys located along the bot...

Page 17: ...re more than two lines of data keep pressing right on the ROCKER to go to the next line 4 Press ENTER to accept data and move to the next eld Not all data elds are programmable When moving about a pag...

Page 18: ...ou move the map pointer the distance and bearing from your current location to the map pointer are shown in the upper left corner of the map with the map pointer s location coordinates Keep in mind th...

Page 19: ...rch for items near your current location including waypoints anchorages cities marine services navaids restricted areas wrecks celestial information tides and currents If you pan around on the map win...

Page 20: ...em Soft key Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 3005C stores up to 4 000 alphanumeric waypoints each with a user de ned icon comment depth and water temperature NOTE If you are using an optional G...

Page 21: ...point Page appears 3 To accept the waypoint with the default information press ENTER OR To change any waypoint information highlight the appropriate eld and press ENTER After entering your changes pre...

Page 22: ...en proceed to step 4 3 Press the New Waypoint soft key The Review Waypoint Page appears with the next available waypoint number and the receiver s last known location as the default name and location...

Page 23: ...light a waypoint from the list on the User or Proximity sub tab 2 Press ENTER to open the Review Waypoint Page Additional information tabs do not appear in this mode Review Waypoint Page Map window Sy...

Page 24: ...the right side of the page is highlighted with the selected waypoint centered and highlighted on a map display The word MOVE appears below the pointer 2 Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to the new...

Page 25: ...CKER to scroll by page 3 Press ENTER to review the highlighted waypoint on the Review Waypoint Page 4 Press the Next soft key to return to the waypoint list The next waypoint in the list is automatica...

Page 26: ...se caution when navigating in these areas If you enter a red proximity circle overlap you are alerted only to the closest proximity waypoint To add a proximity waypoint 1 Press the New Alarm soft key...

Page 27: ...other points from this list such as cities or tide stations 4 Select a waypoint from the By Name or Nearest tab list and press ENTER to open the Review Waypoint Page for the selected waypoint 5 Press...

Page 28: ...gate in the same way Follow Track uses stored or saved tracks TracBack uses your current or active track TracBack allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiv...

Page 29: ...and press ENTER choose a color and press ENTER again 7 To show the track on the Map and Highway Pages highlight the check box to the left of Show on map and highway and press ENTER 8 Press the OK sof...

Page 30: ...d off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip TracBack draws a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed If your track log s changes in distance and direction...

Page 31: ...the upper left corner of the screen shows the waypoint name The bottom of the screen shows you the number of available points Repeat this step until you nish de ning all route waypoints If you select...

Page 32: ...Follow Route on the Navigation menu 2 Press the Pick Saved soft key to select a saved route The Select Route window opens 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight the route you want to navigate and press ENTER T...

Page 33: ...open the Main Menu and then highlight the Routes tab 2 Use the ROCKER to select the route you want to copy and press the Copy soft key The map window for the new route opens The copied route uses the...

Page 34: ...he Rmv From Rt soft key to remove the point from the route press the Move Wpt soft key to move the waypoint press the Delete soft key to permanently delete the waypoint from the unit or press the Next...

Page 35: ...o remove a point from a route 1 On the Routes tab highlight the route you want to edit and press ENTER The map window opens showing the selected route 2 Select the point you want to remove from the ro...

Page 36: ...ts per hour System setting changes for units of measure statute nautical or metric do not affect the fuel ow measure You should enter fuel ow rates based on available information for your boat operato...

Page 37: ...ap Page appears As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3005C or Garmin Marine Network additional main pages functions or adjustments may appear automatically For speci c information about addition...

Page 38: ...lds a preview window shows the layout Preview window Adjustment sliders Con guration Window To add or remove functions on a main page 1 Press and hold DATA CNFG to open the Con guration window 2 Using...

Page 39: ...2 lists 4 Press QUIT to exit the slider adjustment Press QUIT again to return to the main page Digital 1 with large data elds Digital 2 with small data elds To change Digital 1 or Digital 2 data elds...

Page 40: ...dow you want is highlighted Functions that are not available appear dimmed and cannot be selected Function Window Adjustments Each active function window except the Compass has speci c adjustment ADJ...

Page 41: ...age shows your boat on a digital chart complete with geographic names map items navaids and other chart features You can use your GPSMAP 3005C with the optional preprogrammed BlueChart g2 data cards t...

Page 42: ...he map pointer reaches the edge of the display the map scrolls forward under the pointer Keep in mind that the boat icon moves with the map scrolling and may go off the screen you might not be able to...

Page 43: ...nal BlueChart or MapSource data The unit shows cartography as long as there is chart information available for the selected range The GPSMAP 3005C accepts preprogrammed data cards and is compatible wi...

Page 44: ...points 1 Press the Measure soft key An on screen pointer appears on the map display at your present location with a blue thumbtack symbol to show the From reference point 2 Using the ROCKER move the...

Page 45: ...ms and points When you select Map Setup the Main Menu appears with the Map tab selected The setup options are arranged in a horizontal easy to use sub tab format making it easier to organize and use t...

Page 46: ...Compass Page The GPSMAP 3005C features two different navigation pages Compass and Highway Whenever a NAV Go To Follow Track TracBack or Follow Route are activated the Compass Page guides you to your d...

Page 47: ...r Compass Ring may point in various directions when you are stationary or at very low speeds When you start moving the pointer is correct You can customize the Compass Page to show other functions and...

Page 48: ...functions and different sizes or types of digital data elds Active Route Details Route Details shows details such as distance course and other useful information for each waypoint of the active route...

Page 49: ...Main Menu To select a tab from the Main Menu 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the tab you want to view The highlight wraps around when you...

Page 50: ...t dotted vertical lines are in 1 hour increments A solid vertical line with the local time at the top indicates the tide height corresponding to the time shown in the local time box Night Low tide cur...

Page 51: ...Page 2 Highlight Map Position and press ENTER to open the Find Near Current Position Page 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to move the map pointer to a map location and press ENTER The Find Near Othe...

Page 52: ...int during the day based on the north reference not true north The bottom of each chart shows a 24 hour block of local time for your location Day yellow bar and night blue bar at the Current Station a...

Page 53: ...lues for all the minimum and maximum current ows throughout the day including Flood Slack and Max Ebb times and strengths Celestial Tab The Celestial tab shows celestial data for sun and moon rise and...

Page 54: ...ss up or down on the ROCKER to change the days or hours Press QUIT to exit OR Highlight the On eld and press ENTER 2 Enter a new date or time and press ENTER 3 To return to the current date and time p...

Page 55: ...on to XM WX Satellite Weather to use the XM Weather features Points Tab The Points tab contains two sub tabs User and Proximity which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and ef cie...

Page 56: ...point The alarm circle can help you avoid reefs rocks or restricted waters You can add proximity alarms to up to 10 waypoints with a maximum alarm radius of 99 99 nautical or statute miles or kilomete...

Page 57: ...ill a track log is recorded until the track memory is full Wrap a track log is continuously recorded wrapping through the available memory replacing the oldest track data with new data Color allows yo...

Page 58: ...alling Tab Use the DSC tab to control and set up DSC features on the GPSMAP 3005C unit DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information DSC is used by marine...

Page 59: ...icon Call List Sub Tab The Call List sub tab shows the 100 most recent calls even if the unit is left unattended You can select any entry from the Call List to show an Entry Review Log Sub Tab When D...

Page 60: ...ter a name is from the Entry Review Page or the DSC Distress Call or DSC Position Report pages The Name eld is only available in the GPS Names cannot be sent like the MMSI numbers to other DSC users S...

Page 61: ...User Card and press ENTER The Main Menu appears with the Card tab selected 2 Select the check box next to each type of item you want to transfer user waypoints proximity waypoints routes or tracks 3 P...

Page 62: ...gh the messages The date and time when each message occurred is shown at the bottom of the tab Viewing Detailed Message Information You can view detailed information about the message such as date tim...

Page 63: ...o set and press ENTER 3 Change the mode to the setting you want and press ENTER 4 Repeat steps 1 3 to set additional alarms and then press ENTER when nished System Alarms Use the System sub tab to set...

Page 64: ...ts an alarm to sound when you are off course by a speci c distance Enter a distance in the distance eld and use the control eld to turn the alarm on and off Sonar Alarms Use the Sonar sub tab to set s...

Page 65: ...le beep Select Off Alarms Only sounds for alarms messages or Key and Alarm sounds for key presses and alarms messages Language sets the language for the unit s on screen text Services after a new devi...

Page 66: ...rt with your GPS make sure the settings on the Units sub tab match that of the map or chart This information should be shown somewhere on the map or chart If not contact the map or chart maker to dete...

Page 67: ...ust be using a Garmin weather product for this data to appear Heading set the reference used in calculating heading information You can select Auto Mag Var True Grid and User Mag Var Auto Mag Var prov...

Page 68: ...er you can choose from nine Garmin Data Transfer Modes NMEA In NMEA Out supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data DSC and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT MTW and VHW sentences You c...

Page 69: ...ep the output rate at two seconds If the unit is set up to output all of the available NMEA sentences the output rate may exceed two seconds Use the Advanced NMEA Setup Page to turn the GPS status GSA...

Page 70: ...on a data card When you put the data card into the unit it updates the software for all devices on the network Check the Garmin Web site www garmin com for future updates and announcements Network Tab...

Page 71: ...for additional pages To add a page to the page sequence 1 Press the Add Page soft key 2 Highlight the page you want to add in the Unused Pages list and press ENTER The page is added to the Pages list...

Page 72: ...ix sub tabs Prefs Detail Labels Nav AIS and Source Prefs Sub Tab Use the Prefs sub tab to select map preferences Map Outlines turns coverage boxes on or off for BlueChart MapSource data Symbol Set con...

Page 73: ...xes the map so the direction of navigation is always up and turns the course line vertical on the screen Defaults restores map settings to factory defaults for all tabs Press the Defaults soft key to...

Page 74: ...the scale at which they appear AutoZoom toggles the automatic zoom on or off When On the map automatically adjusts the map to a lower range as you approach your destination point Accuracy Circle togg...

Page 75: ...ides ship IDs position course and speed for ships equipped with a transponder within range NOTE You must set your chartplotter communication to NMEA In NMEA Out with a baud rate of 38 400 to receive A...

Page 76: ...ist 3 Press the Off soft key to select or hide the map family or press the On soft key to show the map family The map appears on the Map Page when a check mark appears in the box adjacent to the map O...

Page 77: ...ion of time Log and Graph Scale sets the temperature range in degrees for the log Select Auto to have the unit automatically determine the best range or select a span of 2 4 6 8 or 10 degrees Use the...

Page 78: ...e XM tab contains two sub tabs Audio and Information The XM tab appears only if the Weather or XM Audio check box is selected on the System tab and you have a GDL30 30A connected to your GPSMAP 3005C...

Page 79: ...ighlight OK and press ENTER again to con rm To scan XM Radio channels 1 On the Audio sub tab highlight the Scan eld and press ENTER 2 Select All channels to scan all channels OR Select Category to sca...

Page 80: ...The GPSMAP 3005C displays the information on the screen for you to see and interpret The type of transducer and the settings that you choose determine how the information is displayed on the screen Us...

Page 81: ...The bottom is the continuous intensely colored line running across the bottom of the screen The GPSMAP 3005C includes the latest technology in interpreting bottom signals it can see through sh structu...

Page 82: ...right side of the screen The right side of the screen contains a scale re ecting the depth of the area being shown The top left corner shows the depth water temperature and speed through water if equi...

Page 83: ...the Con guration window press the Split Zoom soft key to show a split screen view of a zoomed portion of the sonar OR Press the Split Freq soft key to show two different frequencies 2 Press QUIT to re...

Page 84: ...ain to increase the clarity of the screen If Frequency is set to Dual you can set the Gain separately for each frequency 50 kHz and 200 kHz Color Gain controls what colors are applied to the objects o...

Page 85: ...g options are available A scope when you turn on A scope a vertical asher bar appears on the far right side of the screen This asher displays structure and bottom returns much the same as the Flasher...

Page 86: ...hange a setting on the Sonar tab 1 Press the Sonar Setup soft key to open the Main Menu The Sonar tab is automatically selected 2 Highlight the setting you want to change and press ENTER 3 Press QUIT...

Page 87: ...ars as Custom in the Range setting The left value is the top of the scale and the right value is the bottom of the scale Calibrate Water Speed this is available only if you are using a speed capable t...

Page 88: ...scale shown vertically along the right side of the graph You can con gure the depth scale to appear in one of four different ways as an Overlay in the Corners Basic or No Scale Water Temp Sub Tab The...

Page 89: ...n on weather and sea surface features they appear on the Map Page You can customize up to three weather presets Default names are General Sea State and Storms but each weather preset name can be chang...

Page 90: ...eather Setup soft key Setup information for the current weather preset appears Preset name To change the name of the preset 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the preset and press ENTER 2 Press...

Page 91: ...bs show weather information for the selected location Forecast Sub Tab The Forecast sub tab displays forecast information for the selected city waypoint or location It is divided into two panels The t...

Page 92: ...131 F 15 C to 55 C Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX 7 GPS Performance with GPS 17 Receiver Differential ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver Acquisi...

Page 93: ...ounds and a message appears on screen noting the card details when the card is properly installed and accepted 4 Close the cover until it locks If you insert a data card and get a card format not reco...

Page 94: ...System WAAS is an FAA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America In Europe WAAS is referred to as EGNOS The system is made up of satellites and appro...

Page 95: ...ess ENTER Digital Selective Calling DSC When your Garmin GPSMAP 3005C is connected to a VHF radio with DSC support the GPS unit displays a Call List Log and a Directory to store incoming information r...

Page 96: ...States Commercial users or those who travel outside the U S A or Canada must apply for a ship station license or an amendment to a ship station license To nd out if you require a Ship Station license...

Page 97: ...mber and secondary stations in the Setup TD eld before storing a waypoint You must have the correct chain number as well as the secondary station identi ers to use this option correctly These values v...

Page 98: ...ipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 3005C lens is coated with a special anti re ective coating that is sensitive to skin oils...

Page 99: ...oute ETA at Next the estimated time to reach a Go To destination or the next waypoint in a route Fuel the fuel required to travel from your current location to the indicated route waypoint GPS Accurac...

Page 100: ...imer reset Total Trip Timer total time the unit has been in operation since the last reset of the trip timers Turn the angle difference between the bearing to your destination and your current track L...

Page 101: ...PL sentence Check the wiring Can t Unlock Maps the data on the data card is not unlocked for the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support Can t Write User Card error reading card remove and...

Page 102: ...serviced Sonar Service Incompatible the external sonar device you are connected to needs a software update Sonar Service Lost the external sonar device you were connected to has either been disconnect...

Page 103: ...ata such as weather mapping sounder data and position information GSD 20 GSD 21 and GSD 22 Remote Sounder Module and Transducers provides sonar capabilities to the GPSMAP 3005C GMR 20 40 Marine Radar...

Page 104: ...RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should then be sent freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warran...

Page 105: ...quipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The GPSMAP 3005C does not contain any user...

Page 106: ...F THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ALL SUCH WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNES...

Page 107: ...77 color gain 76 Comm tab 60 Compass Page 38 Course Up 65 create routes 23 waypoints 12 creating waypoints graphically 13 manually 14 D DATA CNFG Key 2 data card installing 85 removing 85 transferring...

Page 108: ...es tab 54 Network tab 62 overview 41 Pages tab 63 Points tab 47 Routes tab 48 Sonar tab 69 System tab 57 Temp tab 69 Tide tab 42 Tracks tab 49 Trip tab 46 Weather tab 83 84 XM tab 70 71 main pages Com...

Page 109: ...ronic 57 services 57 Setup tab 57 set position 6 shallow water alarm 56 simulator 57 simulator mode 7 setting up 7 turning off 7 turning on 7 simulator set position 7 simulator track 7 simulator track...

Page 110: ...86 87 Warning Page 5 waterimmersion 90 water speed 79 92 water temperature alarm 56 waypoints 12 24 creating 13 deleting 18 editing 15 marking 12 78 moving 16 proximity 18 reviewing 15 underwater 78 u...

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